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iOS Gaming August 2014: This reads like paid advertising, narrated by Tom Hiddleston
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More_Badass
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Nightmare got a 9/10 from Pocket Gamer
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/The+Nightmare+Cooperative/review.asp?c=61247
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/The+Nightmare+Cooperative/review.asp?c=61247
PittaGAF
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Was just about to post post this.
Also...Pocket Tactics preview made me discover ALFA-ARKIV.
I have no clue on what to do yet....but after downloading it I was GLUED to my ioad screen for about 30 minutes.
I get a Simogo vibe from this...if you like IF check it out (free to try with a single iap unlock).
One of the new tweaks I really like is replacing the residential floors with hotel suites that now accept guests that make you money when they check out, you now hire people straight to their jobs from a holding area in the lobby. Such a great idea as it solves the issue of having a bunch of floors which don't make you any money.
Edit: My friend code is 459W if anyone wants to add me.
Dodo Master is so damn generic. Predictable platformer. A bit repetitive too. Such a shame, because its premise had a lot of charm.
Almightree is interesting. Cute puzzle, great graphics. A bit of a letdown in how repetitive it is, too.
Alien Creeps TD is perfectly silly. No wheel reinvention but a nice TD nevertheless. The F2P mechanics aren't that bad either.
Little Raiders; Robin's Revenge is quite neat. Lot of cuteness overload and decent pixel art for once. Gameplay is simplistic as hell but still enjoyable.
Ace Ferrara and the Dino Menace is crap.
Shoot the Moon is a piece of caca.
Back to Bed is gorgeous and has stuttering animation. Also a stupid puzzler.
Hated the Nightmare Cooperative, I never seem to get into roguelikes :-(
Almightree is interesting. Cute puzzle, great graphics. A bit of a letdown in how repetitive it is, too.
Alien Creeps TD is perfectly silly. No wheel reinvention but a nice TD nevertheless. The F2P mechanics aren't that bad either.
Little Raiders; Robin's Revenge is quite neat. Lot of cuteness overload and decent pixel art for once. Gameplay is simplistic as hell but still enjoyable.
Ace Ferrara and the Dino Menace is crap.
Shoot the Moon is a piece of caca.
Back to Bed is gorgeous and has stuttering animation. Also a stupid puzzler.
Hated the Nightmare Cooperative, I never seem to get into roguelikes :-(
I can normally do 1 race per trainride during commute.
Excellent game indeed, this morning I won the driver and team championship of Australia.
99 Bricks Wizard Academy is a lot fun too, I'm not even a big Tetris fan but this is really addicting.
PittaGAF
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I think it's a known bug and should be addressed in the already sent to Apple update, because I have the same (very seldom tough) on iPad Air (4S plays flawless instead...weird).
I submitted a list of (minor) bugs and I was told every one it's been already addressed, so I'm confident.
The most offending thing is that for some reason the tutorial pop ups sometimes are triggered mid game.
By any chance...did you notice if you have the 'bad' discoveries all clear?
I did, but apparently I'm the only one with that bug
Amazing game anyway....really addicting.
62 so far....I died in the 4 to last stage (the first gold one).
It's INSANE.
I think it's a known bug and should be addressed in the already sent to Apple update, because I have the same (very seldom tough) on iPad Air (4S plays flawless instead...weird).
I submitted a list of (minor) bugs and I was told every one it's been already addressed, so I'm confident.
The most offending thing is that for some reason the tutorial pop ups sometimes are triggered mid game.
By any chance...did you notice if you have the 'bad' discoveries all clear?
I did, but apparently I'm the only one with that bug
Amazing game anyway....really addicting.
62 so far....I died in the 4 to last stage (the first gold one).
It's INSANE.
Yep, all my 'bad' discoveries are clear, too. Guess we get the special bugs, eh?
Glad to hear a patch is on the way! I've only played three or four games but it's good fun.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
I'm enjoying this one too. I'm just a few hours in, and the paywall hasn't smacked me yet.. which is good. It's a fun mix of basebuilding, resourse management, and one-touch combat with up to three squads.
I haven't bought Bioshock merely because I've already played it in all it's glory and the port sounds like a lot is lost in translation as far as atmosphere, etc.
But I still want it to be successful just to help prove how higher priced premium games can do well and to help the rest of the gaming world to start taking mobile gaming more seriously.
I checked the charts and saw it was up to 18th in paid games. My joy came down fast seeing that even though the game costs $15, it's all the way down at #76 on top grossing games.
I have an open mind when it comes to F2P games and don't immediately write them off, but it sickens me to see the kind of crappy parasitic bullshit that totally dominates the top grossing games.
Urgggh!
But I still want it to be successful just to help prove how higher priced premium games can do well and to help the rest of the gaming world to start taking mobile gaming more seriously.
I checked the charts and saw it was up to 18th in paid games. My joy came down fast seeing that even though the game costs $15, it's all the way down at #76 on top grossing games.
I have an open mind when it comes to F2P games and don't immediately write them off, but it sickens me to see the kind of crappy parasitic bullshit that totally dominates the top grossing games.
Urgggh!
More_Badass
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But remember that Bioshock has a lot of factors that might dissuade people from buying compared to a game like XCom. The game has been out for years, many people probably already have it on some other platform, and for cheaper. I got Bioshock on PC for $5. Also FPSs don't control as well with touch controls compared to other genres, the diminished visuals of the IOS version, the size of the app, all are factors that would turn people off.
All true. Just gotta stop looking at the top grossing charts though because it still upsets me knowing that every day millions of dollars are being made by the likes of Candy Crush.
Baron_Calamity
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Added, My Tiny Tower vegas code is 2NN5
PittaGAF
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Yep, all my 'bad' discoveries are clear, too. Guess we get the special bugs, eh?
Glad to hear a patch is on the way! I've only played three or four games but it's good fun.
I'm still shocked by how addictive this game is.
The 'just another run' factor is out of the roof.
I'm constantly trying new party combos, while desperately trying to unlock last 3 characters.
That feeling when you have a full 4 character party, everyone maxed out and with one item...you press the potion button and destroy every enemy at once....you feel so powerful....then everyone dies next stage in 3 turns.
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE.
More_Badass
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And 5 stars for Dodo Master from Toucharcade
http://toucharcade.com/2014/08/29/dodo-master-review/
http://toucharcade.com/2014/08/29/dodo-master-review/
Nice. Glad to see it getting the praise it deserves. Honestly up there with Leo's Fortune in terms of near console quality platforming.
Only gripe with the review is that I don't find it THAT easy. Or I just suck.
PalaceBrother
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I really enjoyed Deep Loot but....the end game kind of sucks.
Honestly, I'm disappointed. Might be a good time to try this Nightmare game y'all are talking about.
Honestly, I'm disappointed. Might be a good time to try this Nightmare game y'all are talking about.
Katana_Strikes
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#NEOGAF club in Tiny Tower is failing so hard
Maybe not many have joined though.
I really hate the notification sound on it though. It's like something breaking. And when it plays in the middle of the night...
It's cool that you can visit other friends' Towers.
I'm 3LVX
Maybe not many have joined though.
I really hate the notification sound on it though. It's like something breaking. And when it plays in the middle of the night...
It's cool that you can visit other friends' Towers.
I'm 3LVX
More_Badass
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Glue Knight
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glue-knight/id911377155
Just released yesterday, this is an excellent auto-running platformer. Totally free, fast paced, challenging, a hefty amount of levels, inventive level design since you can stick to walls and ceilings.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glue-knight/id911377155
Free, Full, No Ads! Glue Knight is out to steal all six World Diamonds. Jump, slash, run on walls and ceilings to get to the treasure!
Just released yesterday, this is an excellent auto-running platformer. Totally free, fast paced, challenging, a hefty amount of levels, inventive level design since you can stick to walls and ceilings.
sixteen-bit
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Hori's upcoming iOS controller
Katana_Strikes
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Anyone hit the mutha load in poker on TTV?
I struggle playing that because I'm not sure on what's what. It has higher jackpots though but perhaps lower chance of winning. Slots is quick and easy and normally gives good results but smaller payouts. 21 or bust has a high chance of winning but low payouts.
I struggle playing that because I'm not sure on what's what. It has higher jackpots though but perhaps lower chance of winning. Slots is quick and easy and normally gives good results but smaller payouts. 21 or bust has a high chance of winning but low payouts.
Just finished the game. It was fun, if a little by the books. Certainly worth $1.
Also playing Castle of Illusion. It's charming and nostalgic, but pretty mediocre. Also jarring after 60 fps and tight controls of Dodo.
There are plenty of fun iOS platformers, but very few are really top notch. Haven't tried Leo's Fortune yet though.
More_Badass
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Have you played Penumbear, Incoboto, 14px, Mutant Mudds, and Stealth Inc?
And Leo's Fortune is excellent
Stealth Inc is great and a part of the very few I mentioned. Mutant Mudds is super mediocre to me. 14px is fun too.
Haven't tried Penumbear and Incoboto. Not a fan of puzzle platformers, I'm more into pure platforming (Stealth Inc is a rare exception).
More_Badass
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Penumbear definitely had some puzzle aspects but it's very much a hardcore hard-as-nails platformer. Timing and precision is a must or you will die. I can't recommend the game enough
I'm piggybacking off of #TouchArcade for the bonuses. #1#NEOGAF club in Tiny Tower is failing so hard
Maybe not many have joined though.
I really hate the notification sound on it though. It's like something breaking. And when it plays in the middle of the night...
It's cool that you can visit other friends' Towers.
I'm 3LVX
Katana_Strikes
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Matt Frost
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This is give some light to a dark dark day(s) of mine... Super Meat Boy Forever is coming to iOS and Steam in 2015, without IAP, six chapters full of cut-scenes and bosses (double the boss fights of the original game), made from scratch for touch devices, has an endless mode and more, much more...
https://vine.co/v/OBz3WZgFmxI
https://vine.co/v/OBz3WZgFmxI
Thanks for the head's up! Looks pretty nice.
Also wanted to mention Star Wars Journeys that's currently on sale for a buck. I had dismissed it at first as another crappy SW tie-in (this time as a game book).
But found out about the Podracing segment of it. And I'm glad I did. I loved Episode 1: Racer back when it was out and this is a surprisingly good adaptation of it with better graphics and all.
So even if you buy it for just that, I'd say it's well worth the buck. Brings back memories.
But found out about the Podracing segment of it. And I'm glad I did. I loved Episode 1: Racer back when it was out and this is a surprisingly good adaptation of it with better graphics and all.
So even if you buy it for just that, I'd say it's well worth the buck. Brings back memories.
Thanks for the heads up. Nephew's gonna love it.
Ooh, time to finally get it.
More_Badass
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Not a one button game, though so the gameplay will be more complex than just jumping. Probably dashing and jump.
But seriously only way to get the best times in SMB was to practically play it like an auto runner and not stop moving forward
Matt Frost
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Yes, what SMB does so well is that rush of having to move as fast as possible while navigating all those obstacles to reach the end. To strip the genre of all but punishing/rewarding gameplay. And I think the iOS version will have the same feeling, so its soul still remains the same. "Not a one button game" sounds promising too. I am hoping for the best.
Update: New video of what it seems the endless mode from Pax Prime 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX8z6-21xGk&feature=youtu.be
MesserWolf
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mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I just started playing The Firm and I love it. Such a simple idea, but it really is like rubbing your belly/patting your head after a while. The atmosphere and concept really reminds me of Papers Please too, like popping pills to be able to keep up and the general melancholy, etc.
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